There has been a growing interest within the coaching profession in what is called the 'psychology of coaching' driven by the desire on the part of coaches to find new ways of working with and understanding their clients at a deeper level.

The AoEC in developing its Master Coach Model (2001) was at the forefront of executive coach training by emphasising the development of a psychological skill base as essential for effective coaching - alongside that of core coaching skills, business and organisational skills.

What does the Psychology Series offer?

the opportunity to work at a deeper level with your clients
a psychological dimension to your coaching - without training to be a psychotherapist
time-tested, practical techniques to enrich your coaching
a route to feeling comfortable working with strong emotions

What does the Psychology Series deliver?

the psychological underpinnings to coaching by looking at relevant psychological models.
how to translate psychological principles into practical coaching application

Structure and Style of the Series:

the workshops contain a solid conceptual framework combined with experiential learning
you work in pairs and small groups
you have opportunities to practice in triad groups (coach, client and observer)
support Study Packs to support your learning

This will enable you to:

manage the client relationship
work with sometimes conflicting boundaries
work with strong emotions
recognise and manage complex psychological conditions
transition between different levels of interfacing systems - psychological and organisational

Alongside the capacity to be curious about and to fully understand the client from a psychological perspective, there is also the capacity on the part of coaches to have a willingness to be reflective about their own experience, history, thoughts, feelings, motivations.

Facilitator:
Marjorie Shackleton

With a psychotherapeutic as well as advanced coach training background, well-honed through extensive experience developing individuals and teams in the US, Canada and UK, Marjorie brings a unique blend of psychological and organisational experience to her work as an Executive Coach. Her individual developmental model is underpinned by the belief that sustainable, organisationally relevant change often requires engagement on a personal as well as business level.

Marjorie's particular interest is in leadership issues that arise when individual 'drivers' are in conflict with organisational needs and the creative solutions, which emerge out of this so called paradox of leader-ship. Marjorie is also a skilful Coach Supervisor.

Venue

The event is held at Bonhill House located in the heart of London near Old Street station

Workshop details

Introduction to The Psychology of Coaching
In this 2 day workshop the focus is on broad psychological principles to develop an emotional and psychological dimension to coaching practice.

Gestalt Coaching Skills
This 2-day workshop provides an overview to Gestalt principles and practice and is a pre-requisite to Part 2 which is a 4 day more in depth programme.

Transactional Analysis (TA)
TA is considered an approach which is easily accessible yet highly applicable to coaches for understanding individuals, relationships and communication.

Cognitive Behavioural Coaching
This 2 day course is ideal for practising executive coaches or consultants who would like a greater insight into and understanding of Somatic Cognitive Coaching.

Somatic Cognitive: The Power of Bodywork in Coaching
This qualification, which is accredited by the Academy of Executive Coaching, is obtained on completion of the 6 days of Gestalt Skills workshops.

Fees & Dates - Coaching Skills Workshops:

Introduction to the Psychology of Coaching

21 - 22 Oct 2009 | 9.30 - 17.00 | £600+ vat or 13 - 14 April 2010 | 9.30 - 17.00 | £600+ vat

Somatic Cognitive Coaching / Bodywork

8 - 9 June 2010 | 09.30 - 17.00 | £600 + vat

Transactional Analysis

1 - 2 Dec 2009 | 9.30 - 17.00 | £600 + vat

Cognitive Behavioural

2 - 3 Nov 2009 | 9.30 - 17.00 | £600 + vat or 2 - 3 Mar 2010 | 9.30 - 17.00 | £600 + vat

Gestalt

22 - 23 Sept 2009 | 09.30 - 17.00 | £600 + vat or 2 - 3 Feb 2010 | 09.30 - 17.00 | £600 + vat

Certificate in the Psychology of Coaching

£2,495 + vat
Accredited by The Academy of Executive Coaching, this
qualification is awarded on successful completion of:

Introduction to the Psychology of Coaching workshop
2 x Coaching Skills Workshops (choice of Gestalt TA, CBT or Somatic Cognitive Coaching/Bodywork)
3 x 1 hour individual Practice / Integration / Supervision Sessions
Theoretically-based Reflective Essay

Please call us to find out more or book online at www.aoec.com

Kind Regards

Sue Burston
Course Administrator
sue.burston@aoec.com
Tel: +44(0)1959 569 516